Insolvency Law: Corporate and Personal

Insolvency Law: Corporate and Personal is written in a detailed yet straightforward way, making it accessible to both practitioners and students. This comprehensive book explains legislation and discusses cases on all aspects of corporate and personal insolvency, covering each of the procedures available. The text is presented logically under headings, with pointers to more specialised information and additional cases.

Introduction The Meaning of Insolvency Purpose, Principles and Theory The Administration of Insolvency Regimes Options for Insolvents and the Layout of the Book Non-Terminal Insolvency Receivership Administration Company Voluntary Arrangements Individual Voluntary Arrangements Other Types of Arrangements Provisional Liquidation Provisional Liquidation Winding Up Introduction to Winding Up Creditors' to Voluntary Winding Up Compulsory Winding Up The Aftermath of the Advent of Winding Up The Players in a Liquidation The Liquidator Dissolution Bankruptcy Introduction to Bankruptcy Debtor's Petition Creditor's Petition Effects of Bankruptcy The Trustee in Bankruptcy Discharge International Insolvency Cross-Border Insolvency European Insolvency Administration of Insolvent Estates Investigations and Examinations Funding Disclaimer Distribution of Property in Insolvent Estates Creditors Secured Creditors Retention of Title Execution Creditors and Landlords Preferential Creditors Set-Off Proving Debts Swelling the Asset Pool General Principles and Concepts Transactions at an Undervalue Preferences Transactions Defrauding Creditors Invalidation of Floating Charges Extortionate Credit Transactions Wrongful Trading Fraudulent Trading Breach of Directors' Duties Misconduct Misfeasance Disqualification of Directors Offences